Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-15

Inc Ice ABOVE the falls partially broke
up Monday, and passed over the falls.
The water is unusually high, particularly
below the falls. The water, not finding
an outlet readily, is setting back and over
flowing the lowland. The nail factory
dock was under water, the lower steam
boat dock is covered and the water has
reached the coal bins of j. 5. Hickok,
and trouble of more serious character
will result if the warm weather is not
checked up. Ice % inches thick was cut
in the creek last week, some three miles
abeve>the falls.
V Ezra Knowles of Monkton, for years a
prominent farmer and dairyman, died,
after short illness, on Friday last, and
was buried in the Carpenter burying-
ground. Sunday morning, according to
the ritual of the society of Friends, of
which organization Mr.. Knowles was
respected and consistent member. In
his death the deserving poor have lost
real friend, the cause of human freedom
a lifelong advocate, the public an eXem-
plary member and consistent Christian.
He was fearless advocate of what he
believed to be right, and whatever others
might think or do, the courage of his
convictions guided his conduct. The
elder member of the firm of +. & |. NJ.
Knowles, farmers and dairymen, he was
widely known and respected. His fell
low-citizens called him to positions of
responsibility, and he was town auditor
at the time of his death. He leaves a
widow, who has the heartfelt sympathy
of all. Mysterious and past finding out
are the ways of Providence. Ira Knowles.
brother of Ezra, and the remaining mem
Der of the firm, was suddenly Frustrated
while visiting his dying brother, and was
soon taken with alarming symptoms of
typhoid pneumonia, that terminated in
death about o'clock Monday morning
last The deceased was consistent
member of the Methodist church in this
place. had an extensive acquaintance
with the farming public and was respect
ed and esteemed in all the relations of
life. His sudden death was a shock to
the community, and will cause wide
spread sympathy for the bereaved family
and sorrow in the hearts of all. He
leaves widow and two children, u daugh-
; ter and son.
n pleasing ceremony took place at the
Methodist church in this city Thursday
evening" April I. 1t was filled with
hundreds of our people, called together
to witness the marriage of Mr.. Fordyce
II. Taylor and Miss Nellie NJ. Austin,
only daughter of Rev. ii. F. AUSTIN pas
tor of the Methodist church. The organ
, never discoursed sweeter music than it
did under the nimble manipulations of
Mrs. G.. l.. Barber of Bellows Falls. The
altar was completely lost in floral adorn-
ments. At the appointed hour Ushers c.
l.. Barber and DR.. +. F. Townsend es-
corted the bridal pair to the evergreen
arch in front of the altar, while Henry
liickok and Arthur Norton, ushers, oc-
cupied position at the left of the bride
who looked attractive in her white dress
and bridal veil. The simple and impress
sive ceremony of the Methodist Episco-
pal church was read by Rev. Mr. Austin
assisted by Rev. j. w. Bennett, presid
, ing elder. When the ceremony was fin
ished the bride and groom received a few
r relatives and immediate friends at the
Methodist parsonage. where refreshments
were served. Soon after. amid general
e congratulations, the happy pair left or
| the southern train for brief bridal trip
= There were many and valuable pres
A enls, of great variety and beauty, from
friends at home and in distant States
All were in good taste and combined
, beauty and utility. Mr.. Taylor is q
clerk in MIR. G. Z. Stones store, and is d
: young man of good ability, having the
! respect and confidence of all. He is q
steward and the treasurer of the Method
list church. Mrs. Taylor is an expert
enced music teacher, has presided fol-
: years as organist in the Methodist church
- and both have the cordial wishes of al
for future of prosperity and happiness